Video and Audio Equipment Checkout
ATS now has video and audio recording equipment available for checkout! The equipment is available to instructors as well as graduate students and staff that support instruction within CEHD.
Equipment is available to be checked out through CLA's online system. If you would like to be given access to the equipment reservation website, please send an email request to cehdats@umn.edu.
All equipment is kept in an equipment cage in 508B Rarig Center (West Bank). Authorized users will need to make reservations by filling out the online form, then picking up the equipment at Rarig at the time they indicate in the reservation. There is no fee for this service.
This equipment can be used to record lectures for podcasting and archiving purposes, creating learning tools for your class, or documenting an event or guest speaker for use in your class or on your class website.
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Quick Guide to Reserving Equipment
Step 1: Send an email to cehdats@umn.edu for access.
Step 2: Reserve equipment via the online form.
Step 3: Pick up the gear at the specified time in Rarig 508B.
Step 4: Record your content.
Step 5: Retrieve the video files from the camera (ask your IT Fellow for help).
Step 6: Return the gear at the specified time to Rarig 508B.
Step 7: Edit and distribute your video files as you see fit!
Available Equipment
Very similar to the very popular Flip camera, this is the EASIEST to use camcorder we have - just point & shoot. Records in .mov (Quicktime) format - super easy to upload to web, etc. Also has an external mic input (new to this type of camera)!!!
Package includes Kodak Zi8 camcorder, 2x 16 gigabyte memory cards and a miniature tripod.
This camera has more features than the Zi8, such as zoom controls and the ability to take photos as well as video. It records several standards of video in a universal format (.mp4) - easily transferred to your computer and online. It also has an external mic input.
Package includes Sanyo Xacti HD camcorder and the following accessories: 2x 8 gigabyte cards 2x Batteries Assorted plugs and adapters.
This is the highest quality option - use this camera if you eventually want to make a DVD to distribute to people to watch on their TVs at home. This camera records in the new AVC-HD format for best quality video, which means that it needs to be transcoded with iMovie or similar editing software before editing or distribution. Also has an external mic input.
Package includes Canon Vixia camcorder, 2x 8 gigabyte memory cards, wide angle lens adapter and assorted cables.
Includes Audio Technica Pro 88W microphone receiver and transmitter. For use with one of the camcorders above.
Includes Zoom H2 digital audio recorder and 16 gigabyte memory card. For recording audio only - comes with a small lapel microphone if you need it.
Suggestions for Use
This equipment is intended for use by instructors and instruction support personnel in the college. The equipment is relatively easy to use and there are manuals provided. There will not be ay formal training provided, so our advice is to check the equipment out a day or two in advance of using it and take an hour to familiarize yourself with it.
You may contact your IT Fellow and request to schedule a meeting in order to have your IT Fellow review the equipment with you – this will be at the discretion of the IT Fellow. We cannot guarantee that your IT Fellow will be available. See IT Fellow directory HERE. You are responsible for picking up / returning equipment at the times you indicate in your reservation! Please be prompt and cordial.
When you are finished recording, the Academic Tech team (or your IT Fellow) can help you with your media files (if you need assistance). If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the Academic Technology team at cehdats@umn.edu. Best of luck to everyone!!!
